Considered one of the most beautiful examples of one of the finest presses
of the early 20th century, the “Ashendene Dante” was printed by C. H. St.
John Hornby. This is one of 111 copies and is bound in wooden boards
with leather back and clasps.

At the end of the 19th Century, Vollard, an art dealer in Paris, conceived
the idea that France’s greatest painters should illustrate books with original
work. This two volume set is a fine example of these Livres de Peintres.

With its fluid woodcut illustrations by the noted theatrical designer
Craig, and splendid typography of Count Henry Kessler, this, along with
its English counterpart, is considered one of the most beautiful and significant
private press books of the 20th century.